Crime & Safety

14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Miami-Dade

Melissa Artigas was last seen in the 6900 block of NW 179 Street on May 25.

Melissa Artigas was last seen in the 6900 block of NW 179 Street and may be in need of services.
Melissa Artigas was last seen in the 6900 block of NW 179 Street and may be in need of services. (Via Miami-Dade Police Department)

MIAMI, FL — A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing in northwest Miami-Dade County. Melissa Artigas was last seen in the 6900 block of NW 179 Street on May 25.

"The Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau detectives are asking the assistance of the community in locating the missing 14-year old juvenile who left her residence and has not returned," said Detective Lee Cowart of the agency Tuesday. Artigas may need services.

She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, 97 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black and white shorts with flip flops.

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To report a tip, call the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at 305-715-3300 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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